The 2021–22 New York Islanders season was the 50th season in the franchise's history. It was their first season in

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. Before the season, the Islanders lost

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to the

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in the 2021 NHL expansion draft. On April 17, 2022, the Islanders were eliminated from playoff contention following a 4–2 loss to the

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. After the season ended, the Islanders fired

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as their head coach, ending his four-year tenure.

Standings

Divisional standings

Conference standings

Schedule and results

Preseason

The preseason schedule was published on August 16, 2021. The Islanders' game against the

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on October 7, 2021, was cancelled due to a power outage at

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Regular season

The regular season schedule was published on July 22, 2021, with only about a handful of games scheduled in February because NHL players were planning to participate in the

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. However, on December 22, the NHL announced that its players would not participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics due to the ongoing

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Player statistics

As of May 1, 2022

Skaters

Goaltenders

Transactions

The Islanders have been involved in the following transactions during the 2021–22 season.

Trades

Free agents

Waivers

Contract terminations

Retirement

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the New York Islanders' selections at the 2021 NHL entry draft, which was held on July 23 and 24, 2021, in a remote format, with teams convening via

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, and Commissioner

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announcing selections from the NHL Network studios in

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. # The

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' second-round pick went to the

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as the result of a trade on July 16, 2021, that sent

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to the

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in exchange for Richard Panik and this pick.

Notes

References

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